Repeater owners/operators that are interested in participating in this system are encouraged to contact the core members to discuss connection options. Our system, while able to span hundreds of miles, does not need the Internet to stay connected – as long as we are on our “own” network. The connectivity utilized in the WAN System is private because the entities providing the connection paths work directly together, and since we collectively manage these networks as a function of our day jobs, have the opportunity to use this connectivity for something fun, and possibly priceless when disaster strikes. The main Hub Node 2135 is located in Warren PA. It affords the most robust connection to the Internet (100 meg loop to a 1000 Mbps MPLS fiber); allowing multiple concurrent paths to exist.